If you frequently cook with beef stock, you may have a rough idea of what it consists of – but what
exactly is a good stock made of? A common beef stock is usually made up of cow bones, mirepoix
(which is a mixture of onions, carrots and celery), herbs and water. The bones in stock are
occasionally roasted before but this will vary from stock to stock. Some beef stocks may also contain
meat to add extra flavour, however, this is not essential. The mixture is then cooked for anywhere
from two to six hours, giving it a thin yet smooth consistency that won’t get sticky or clumpy once it’s
chilled.
